Cocopah Middle School
Cocopah Middle School serves 881 students in grades 6-8.
Cocopah Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Cocopah Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cocopah Middle School's student population of 881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 881 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Rankings
Cocopah Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Cocopah Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #199 out of 2120 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 82% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scottsdale Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cocopah Middle School is Chaparral High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Desert Shadows Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sequoya Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsdale Sequoya Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 498 students10
0.4 miles
11808 N. 64th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-6100 0.4 K-5 498 - Scottsdale Basis Scottsdale Primary Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 550 students10
0.7 miles
11735 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(520) 219-6000 0.7 K-5 550 - Tolleson Plc Arts Academy At Scottsdale Inc. Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 122 students10
0.8 miles
6140 E. Thunderbird
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120 0.8 K-6 122 - Paradise Valley Chaparral High School Math: 74% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,161 students10
0.9 miles
6935 E. Gold Dust
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6100 0.9 9-12 2,161 - Scottsdale Desert Shadows Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 448 students10
1.4 miles
5902 E Sweetwater
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900 1.4 PK-6 448
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